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To: lindatom who wrote (103569)	1/8/2004 10:05:24 AM
From: Norm Demers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 208838

In SSPI, over sold here. Looking for a good bounce.

To: lindatom who wrote (103569)	1/8/2004 10:06:25 AM
From: manny t	Respond to of 208838

IBZT already up 400%, iBIZ Technology Launches 1st Standalone Virtual Laser Keyboard for PDAs Thursday January 8, 10:00 am ET Innovative Virtual Keyboard Reduces Hardware Needed LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iBIZ Technology Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: IBZT - News), a leading manufacturer and distributor of accessories for personal digital assistants (PDA) and hand-held devices, announced today at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show, in the Silver Exhibits, booth # 70646, that its Virtual Laser Keyboard is now shipping. The innovative device attaches to PDAs and projects the image of a full-size keyboard onto the surface of the desk where the PDA is placed, making it easy to input text without a physical keyboard. "The Virtual Laser Keyboard leverages the power of laser and infrared technology and projects a full-size keyboard onto any flat surface," said Ken Schilling, President and Chief Executive Officer of iBIZ Technology Corp. "As you type on that projection; it realizes what you're typing by the coordinates of that location." Unlike many small snap-on keyboards for PDAs, the Virtual Laser Keyboard provides a full-size QWERTY keyboard. It is also smaller and more convenient to use than the folding-type keyboards made by some manufacturers and similar to them in functionality. "There are no mechanical moving parts whatsoever in the Virtual Laser Keyboard," said Ken Schilling. "It provides a projected image that is the perfect portable input device for PDAs. It's similar in responsiveness to regular keyboards, but extremely futuristic looking." The Virtual Laser Keyboard requires no special training. The keyboard employs a USB/serial cable connection to communicate with the PDA or PC. Future models will incorporate Bluetooth and/or IR Wireless Connections to a variety of devices. The light weight device weighs two ounces and is similar in size to a disposable cigarette lighter. The Virtual Laser Keyboard includes a self-contained, rechargeable lithium ion battery. It provides the Virtual Laser Keyboard with its own internal power supply, so it doesn't drain any battery power from the PDA or PC. The battery lasts three to four hours, more than enough time to do some instant messaging and SMS messaging from the handheld device or to update calendar and phone book entries. The Virtual Laser Keyboard is ideal for well-lit offices. It's also an excellent choice for any workplace that has clean rooms and medical facilities, and any industry that requires a dirt-free environment. In the education industry keyboards are the highest single point of failure due to the constant abuse they receive on a daily basis. The classroom keyboard also harbors an incredible amount of debris and germs. Our Virtual Keyboard will eliminate not only the cost of maintaining mechanical keyboards in volatile locations, but will help to maintain a healthy environment as well. The Virtual Laser Keyboard is compatible with Palm, Pocket PCs, laptops and desktop PCs. An upcoming version for cell phones will be available in 4th quarter 2004. The Virtual Laser Keyboard will be available for $99.99 from major retailers, e-commerce sites, and iBIZ Technology's own e-commerce site, ibizcorp.com .